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　　quite a while ----> a long time
　　quite aggressive // take over ----> dominate
　　quitting time ----> leave
　　rain ----> wet // weather
　　rainy forecast // auditorium ----> inside
　　raise money ----> make money
　　raise the roof ----> extremely angry
　　raises the internal temperature of the fruit ----> the temperature inside the fruit increases
　　rarely ----> seldom
　　rarely ----> unusual
　　rave about // quite sth. ----> good
　　reach // phone ----> call
　　read sth. through again ----> check sth. for mistakes
　　read the instruction carefully before using sth. ----> operate sth. correctly
　　read too much into sth. ----> could be drawing false conclusions from sth.
　　really hate to leave ----> be not ready to come back
　　really know ----> mistake about
　　really worth ----> reasonable
　　Really? // I'm glad to hear that. // How about that! ----> interest
　　rebroadcast ----> see him on television
　　receptionist ----> secretary
　　receptive ... new ... and ... adapt ... different ----> flexibility and open-mindedness
　　redo ----> in poor shape
　　reframe ----> at the picture framing shop
　　refreshments ----> snack food
　　refund sb. all but ten percent ----> get most of one's money back
　　regret sth. // Just because ...? // Is that any reason to do? ----> reconsider one's decision
　　relief ----> cool down
　　remote ----> distant
　　renew // expire ----> apply again
　　repair ----> fix // work on
　　reproduce and show around ----> see
　　require ----> have to
　　research // thesis ----> paper
　　research assistant (R.A.) ----> work
　　responsibility ----> take care of
　　rest ----> sleep
　　rest sth. for a few days ----> avoid using sth. for a while
　　return ----> get back
　　review ----> go over
　　revise ----> review // rewrite
　　rewrite ----> write over again
　　right ----> another
　　right after // right away // right now ----> earlier // immediately // (so) soon // without delay
　　right now ----> not until ... later
　　ring ----> call
　　risk ----> danger
　　road clogged with traffic/commuters ----> unpleasant
　　roommate ----> share their apartment
　　roughly every six hours ----> several times a day

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　Roughly every six hours, the river reverses direction. ----> The river reverses its flow several times a day.
　　rub sb. the wrong way ----> have a negative impression
　　run ----> head
　　run a temperature ----> have a fever
　　run out of ----> not any more
　　run well // grow/become attached to sth. ----> be satisfied with sth.
　　rush hour ----> traffic jam
　　save wear and tear ----> protect // not require very much maintenance
　　say ----> speak to
　　say ----> agree
　　sb. be away ----> not see sb.
　　Sb. be going into business for oneself. ----> Sb. plan to start one's own company.
　　sb. be new here ----> sb. be unfamiliar with someplace
　　sb. be the only one ----> sb. has a lot of work to do
　　Sb. have been there a million times. ----> Sb. knows the route very well.
　　Sb. insist on being so independent. ----> Sb. should get someone to help with sth.
　　sb. would have attended ----> kept sb. home
　　schedule ----> plan
　　school work ----> study
　　scratch the surface ----> far from enough
　　screwdriver ----> tool
　　seam ... come undone ----> repair
　　second ----> another // later
　　see sth. easily ----> Sth. be highly visible.
　　seem a bit inexperienced ----> be not impressed
　　send out ----> mail
　　separate // distribute ----> sort
　　set ----> definite
　　set a place ----> arrange a seat
　　set a place for sb. ----> make room for sb.
　　set a record for attendance // be not an empty seat ----> many people go to do sth.
　　set out for ----> go toward
　　several ----> a variety of
　　several years ----> how recently
　　sew ----> make sb. a new dress
　　shake off ----> remove some of the water
　　shake sth. a little ----> move sth. around
　　share the expense ----> pay for some of the good
　　She is still in high school ----> She is younger then he is.
　　She probably enjoy anything on campus. ----> He doesn't know what she likes to do.

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　jar ----> container
　　jazz record // songs ----> listen to music
　　job ----> work
　　join us ----> with us
　　judge ----> punish
　　just a minute ----> soon
　　just half of the normal load ----> fewer sth.
　　just happened to do ----> be unintentional
　　just last week ----> recently
　　just make a decision ----> quickly
　　keep an eye (out) on sth. (for sb.) ----> help sb. find sth. // watch sth.
　　keep current on the news ----> get reports
　　keep jamming ----> be not working properly
　　keep on // carry on with ----> continue
　　keep someone waiting ----> be late
　　keep to oneself ----> not sociable
　　keep track of ----> be cognizant of
　　keep up with ----> study
　　keep/prevent sb. from driving very fast ----> reduce the driving speed
　　kill time ----> need sth. to do
　　kind of // sort of ----> a little // somewhat
　　lab report // class ----> workload
　　laboratory experiment ----> project
　　lack of jobs // need work ----> employment opportunities
　　last week ----> recently
　　last year ----> a while ago
　　late ----> on time
　　late this afternoon ----> later in the day
　　lately ----> recently
　　later ----> postpone
　　later this week ----> future
　　latest bestseller ----> recent book
　　lay off ----> let go // dismiss // fire
　　lay off sb. // let sb. go ----> lose one's job
　　leave ... up to sb. ----> decide about sth. for oneself
　　leave // be so irresponsible ----> be not careful with
　　leave for // make for // set out for // set off for ----> go to/toward
　　leave the studio open late tonight // get this assignment done on time ----> need extra time
　　leave well enough alone ----> do sth. as is
　　lend // on loan ----> borrow
　　Let me finish this point, then ----> He doesn't want to be interrupted.
　　let sb. use ----> lend sb.
　　letter of recommendation ----> reference
　　life in the old west ----> historical novel
　　lift off one's shoulders ----> be relieved
　　light up ----> smoke
　　like ----> best selection
　　line by line ----> methodically
　　listen for one's phone ----> answer/take one's calls

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　　listen to ----> follow
　　look after ----> take care of
　　look at the manual ----> read the instruction
　　look for a bigger apartment ----> has too much furniture
　　look for a needle in a hay stack ----> be hard to find

　　look on with ----> share
　　look over // proofread ----> check // review // look through
　　Look who's talking. ----> He should follow his own advice.
　　lose ----> shed
　　lose one's voice ----> unable to talk
　　lose track of time ----> not realize what time it is
　　lost ----> misplace
　　love // lover ----> like
　　love to fish ----> enjoy go fishing
　　Lucky you! ----> wish
　　magnate // millionaire ----> wealthy developer
　　mail ----> write
　　mail carrier ----> deliver
　　main tool ----> strong effect
　　make a come back ----> win
　　make a mess of ----> screw up
　　make a point of taking a close look ----> inspect sth. more carefully
　　make a profit ----> make any money
　　make any difference to sb. ----> sb. probably won't do
　　make do with what sb. have got ----> do with the material available to sb.
　　make ends meet // live within one's income ----> low salary
　　make friends ----> meet people
　　make fun of ----> laugh at
　　make it ----> succeed
　　make me promise ----> I had to promise
　　make new friend in on time ----> adapt easily
　　make one's flight ----> catch one's flight
　　make some sketches ----> do some artwork
　　make sure ----> confirm
　　make the wrong turn ----> go the wrong way
　　make yourself at home ----> should get comfortable
　　manage to do sth. after all ----> have difficulty
　　manage to handle all that ----> do so many things
　　many ----> most
　　many ----> different
　　many miles away ----> far from
　　many miles away ----> far
　　mark ----> grade
　　meat each other half way ----> reach a compromise
　　mess // worse ----> clean
　　might have found ----> missed
　　mild // different ----> cold
　　mind ----> bother
　　minority ----> few
　　misread the price tag ----> not read the amount correctly
　　miss coming to one of sth. // only once or twice at the most ----> come to most of sth.
　　miss one's first class ----> oversleep
　　mix up ----> confuse
　　money seems to burn a whole in one's pocket ----> not have enough money
　　more ----> additional
　　more detailed explanation ----> addition information
　　more expensive ----> cost mare than
　　more letters ----> has written a lot of letters recently
　　more passive ----> less active
　　more time ----> very time-consuming
　　move off ----> not live in
　　move to ----> location changes
　　mow the lawn ----> cut the grass
　　much the same as last ----> change little
　　mugs, bowls, and ladles ----> storage
　　must ----> necessary
　　must have been sleeping ----> was probably asleep
　　My goodness! ----> be amazed at
　　My legs have fallen asleep. ----> My legs are numb.
　　mysteriously ----> accidental
　　mystery ----> surprise // surprisingly

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　　naturally // spontaneously // not planned in advance ----> individual self expression
　　nay ----> does not
　　nearly finished ----> barely started
　　necessary ----> facilitate
　　need one more class to complete one's schedule ----> sign up for (course)
　　nervous // shake all over ----> extremely anxious
　　never mind ----> disregard
　　never realize ----> mistake
　　never retouched his prints or made copies of them ----> be unique
　　new ----> another/different
　　next ----> following // right away
　　next month ----> at a late date
　　next term // next time ----> in the future
　　next year too ----> continue
　　nice ----> good
　　nice // exist only in one's imagination ----> exceptionally good
　　nightmare ----> avoid
　　no end in sight ----> for a while
　　no one can dispute the fact ----> undeniably
　　no one is unwilling ----> everyone agree
　　no pushover ----> very strict
　　nobody ... not ----> everybody
　　not ... all ----> share
　　not ... alone ----> someone assist
　　not ... amuse ----> serious
　　not ... any major revisions ----> only a few changes
　　not ... be up to // fill in for sb. ----> replace // substitute
　　not ... both ----> only one
　　not ... clean ----> dirty
　　not ... think of ----> disagree
　　not ... trouble ----> well
　　not a single cloud ----> sunny
　　not as much as experts have predicted ----> not as bad been anticipated as had
　　Not at all. ----> Not a bit of it.
　　not be compatible ----> reject
　　not care for ----> dislike
　　not count sb. out yet ----> sb. may still be able to do sth.
　　not discourage/keep/prevent sb. from doing sth. ----> want sb. to continue sth.
　　not do sth. until ... ----> do sth. later
　　not everyone ----> some people
　　not full ----> vacant
　　not give up ----> continue
　　not go unrewarded ----> be well repaid
　　not have the time ----> too busy
　　not hold the grudge // forget ----> forgive people
　　not let it show ----> hide his feelings
　　not likely // not much chance of that ----> doubt
　　not likely rebroadcast ----> miss the chance
　　not make much money // a small stipend ----> not pay very well
　　Not much chance of that. ----> probably not do sth.
　　not much longer // make time for sth. ----> go to someplace soon
　　not much of a sth. fan // far from ... favorite ----> not like sth.
　　not one student ----> nobody
　　not oversleep // catch the flight // wake up call // front desk ----> hotel staff
　　not play very well ----> poor play
　　not really like ----> be dissatisfied
　　not recognize sb. ----> Sb. looks different.

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get sth. in order // clear off sth. ----> Sth. need reorganizing.
　　get sth. out of the way ----> finish sth.
　　get sth. started // switch // do the trick ----> turn on sth.
　　get there on foot ----> walk to someplace
　　get time off ----> take time off
　　get to ----> make it to
　　get to a phone ----> access a phone // call sb.
　　get to someplace ----> for directions
　　gift ----> talent
　　give back ----> return
　　give guided tour to new students // orientation ----> welcome new students
　　give off ----> contribute
　　give sb. a few more minutes ----> wait a little longer
　　give sb. a hand ----> help with
　　give sb. a ride ----> drive sb. to
　　give sb. a ring ----> call sb.
　　give sth. credibility ----> Sth. be false
　　give sth./sb. credibility ----> trust
　　give two-month notice ----> tell the owner two months in advance that she's moving
　　give up ----> quit // no longer // not anymore
　　glance through sth. ----> read sth. hurriedly
　　go back another time ----> not wait so long
　　go easy on sb. ----> lightly
　　go home ----> leave for home
　　go in one ear and out the other ----> not listen to sb.
　　go out of business ----> close down
　　go out of one's way for sb. ----> help people
　　go through money ----> spend money
　　go through the proper channels ----> follow the official procedure
　　go to bed earlier ----> get more sleep
　　go to dinner ----> ready for dinner
　　go to sb. ----> see sb.
　　go to the concert ----> attend the performance
　　go up ----> be too expensive // increase // higher
　　go up gradually ----> increase over time
　　good ----> delicious // usefulness
　　got three times as much snow as we did here ----> bad weather
　　gourmet ----> taste better
　　graceful strides ----> coordinated steps
　　grade ----> study
　　grade exams ----> mark tests
　　grandmother ----> relative
　　great ----> attractive // excellent
　　great adaptive ability ----> adapt easily
　　great gift // has a heart of gold ----> generous present
　　greater numbers ----> more students
　　groan ----> complain

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　had been expecting more than just a passing grade ----> was harder than he had anticipated
　　hadn't gotten rid of ----> still had
　　half of ----> fewer
　　half price ----> half off // 50% off
　　hand-me-down ----> Someone gave sth. to sb.
　　hands-on ----> practical
　　hard ----> difficult
　　hard feelings between them for years ----> angry with one another for a long time
　　hard to see from back here ----> would see better from a different row
　　hard to work outside ----> stay inside
　　hardly ----> rarely // scarcely // seldom
　　hardly ... dislike ----> like
　　hardly contain oneself ----> be extremely pleased
　　have (A) take care of (B) ----> (B) be staying with (A)
　　have 3 papers due this week ----> not have time
　　have a broken string ----> not usable
　　have a change in one's routine ----> normally
　　have a hard time doing ----> difficult
　　have a pretty busy ----> have a lot of to do
　　have a pretty busy ----> have a lot to do
　　have a seat // in a few minutes // for a moment ----> a short wait // wait a short time
　　have got to be sure ----> must be extremely careful
　　have heard ----> already know
　　have many things on one's mind ----> have several things to worry about
　　have no idea // in the dark ----> not understand
　　have one's hands full ----> be tied up // be occupied // be too busy
　　have only one small ... ----> doesn't have enough ...
　　have paper identification ----> prove one's identify
　　have sb. do sth. ----> ask sb. to do sth. // sb. do sth. // talk to sb.
　　have sth. done ----> finish // have sb. to do // hire someone to do
　　have sth. insured ----> buy insurance
　　have sth. looked into ----> get sth. checked
　　have sun most of the day ----> have plenty of light
　　have these jackets cleaned ----> get his clothes cleaned
　　have to do the whole thing ----> not start working
　　have to stop and catch one's breath ----> be not in shape
　　have won every game so far ----> be very effective
　　haven't graduated yet ----> be still a student
　　head for // head over to // head the way ----> go to/toward
　　head over to ----> go to
　　health center ----> doctor
　　hear ... mentioned ----> familiar
　　help ----> do good
　　help // know a thing or two ----> ask
　　help oneselves ----> on one's own
　　help-wanted section ----> find a job
　　He's not going to last long time with that attitude. ----> His behavior could cause him to lose the job.
　　hit it off ----> get along with
　　hit the spot ----> make sb. feel refreshed
　　hold off till tomorrow ----> wait till the next day
　　hold on // before sb. do (A), sb. do (B) ----> keep doing (B)
　　hold up ----> delay
　　hold up well ----> last much longer
　　Hope you're feeling better now. ----> He was sick and unable to attend.
　　hot weather ----> heat
　　house ----> address

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　How about an hour or so? ----> She'd rather go later.
　　How baggy // loose ----> too big
　　How big ----> How much
　　How could I turn down an offer like that? ----> be eager to do sth.
　　How did she do that? ----> What she had done to ... ?
　　How does ... sound? ----> can
　　How late ----> not be on time
　　How the glue is made // What their glue's made of ----> the composition of the barnacle's glue
　　How would she know? ----> There's no reason she should know.
　　How's that? // How come? // How so? // What for? ----> Why?
　　huge // big ----> size
　　huge stack ----> a lot of
　　hundred gatherers ----> many of them
　　I can't believe how good ----> be more attractive than I expected
　　I can't leave a project unfinished. ----> I must complete everything I begin.
　　I can't put it down! ----> She's reading sth. interesting.
　　I guess some about as ready as I ever be. ----> She plans to give it today.
　　I hate to get off on the wrong foot. ----> She doesn't want to make a bad first impression.
　　I have right here ----> What she has with her
　　I lent it to a guest. ----> A visitor has borrowed it.
　　I wouldn't mind doing sth. ----> Doing sth. is all right with me.
　　if ... could ... ----> too ... to ...
　　if I were in your shoes ----> if I were you
　　if only ----> too ... to ... // not // be tired of
　　if only ----> (I wish) ... should/could/would have done
　　I'll say. ----> agree
　　illegal ----> against the law
　　I'm as in the dark as you are. ----> I don't know/understand either.
　　I'm beat. ----> I'm tired. // I'm exhausted.
　　imitation ----> substitute
　　immediately ----> quickly
　　immediately successful ----> a ready market
　　immensely ----> very much
　　important breakthroughs ----> significant research
　　in a little/short while // in a minute/second/while // in a little bit ----> immediately // later // quickly // shortly // (very) soon
　　in advance ----> before hand
　　in any event ----> definitely
　　in every home ----> common household items
　　in good shape ----> new
　　in hand ----> easy access to
　　in less than a week // in three days ----> quickly
　　in my sleep ----> be asleep
　　in no time // in next to no time // any time/minute ----> immediately // quickly // shortly // soon
　　in shape ----> healthy
　　in the dark ----> not understand
　　in the red // raise one's dues ----> increase the membership fee
　　in time // no way ----> be late
　　in upside down ----> not correctly positioned
　　inexpensive ----> affordable // availability
　　inexpensive ----> affordable
　　inquire ----> check for
　　inside out ----> on the wrong way
　　insist on being so independent ----> should get someone to help with
　　internship ----> get a good job later
　　introductory course ----> begin to study
　　irregular ----> infrequent
　　irrelevant to ----> have little to do with
　　It came in the mail yesterday from my mom and dad. ----> It was a present from his parents.
　　It could be better. ----> It's not very good.
　　It could be worse. ----> It's not too bad.
　　It couldn't be better. ----> It's the best/excellent.
　　It couldn't be worse. ----> It's the worst/too bad.
　　It doesn’t matter. ----> Sb. should not apologize.
　　It is incompressible ----> It can't be compressed
　　It just makes me uncomfortable to ask my friend to wait on me. ----> He doesn't like to bother people.
　　It looks a lot worse that it feels. ----> His eye doesn't hurt very much.
　　It must be clear who's winning by now. ----> The game began some time ago.
　　It only does that when it’s warming up. ----> The noise will be gone soon.
　　it poured // postpone it ----> be canceled because of the weather
　　It remains to be seen ----> wonder
　　It runs well and I've actually grown quite attached to it. ----> He's satisfied with the car.
　　It’s only the first class sb. have missed all term. ----> Missing the class would not harm sb.
　　It's about time ... ----> for quite a while
　　It's easier said than done. ----> It will be difficult for sb. to do sth.
　　It's just overcast. ----> Sb. doesn't need an umbrella.
　　It's my dad's shop. ----> She works there.
　　It's only been there an hour. ----> It's too soon to go back there.
　　It's only noon. ----> in half a day
　　It's out of the question ----> no be able to do sth.
　　I've been putting it off. ----> He hasn't done any work yet.

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　exactly round // precise spheres ----> perfectly round
　　exams ----> study
　　exchange it for a larger size ----> It doesn't fit sb.
　　expect ----> anticipate
　　expensive ----> cost
　　extension ----> on time
　　extra work ----> more than the required amount of work
　　factors ... lead to ----> causes
　　fail to ----> don't
　　fall back on ----> turn to
　　fall back on one's dictionary ----> look up some words
　　fan ----> like to do sth.
　　far from being the only one ----> many people
　　far from new ----> old
　　fascinating ----> very interesting
　　faster than ----> exceed
　　feeble ----> weak
　　feedback ----> opinion
　　ferry ----> boat
　　few ... sit through // out ... entire ----> most ... leave before ... over
　　few and far between ----> hard to find
　　figure out // have no idea ----> need one's help
　　fill in for sb. ----> take the place of sb. // take over for sb. // take over (one's job)
　　fill in for sb. ----> replace sb. // substitute for sb.
　　fill one's shoes ----> take one's place
　　fill out the papers ----> complete the forms
　　fill sb. in on ----> keep sb. informed of // bring sb. updated/up-to-date on
　　find ----> look for
　　find // come up with ----> prepare for
　　find out about it ----> check on it
　　fine ----> charge
　　fine with ----> go along with // agree
　　finish ----> complete // submit // turn in
　　finish // put everything together // turn in ----> complete
　　first start ----> right away
　　fit as a fiddle ----> in excellent health
　　five ----> several
　　fix // take care of // handy ----> repair
　　fix up ----> work on
　　float on the air ----> be excited
　　folks ----> relatives
　　follow the example of ... ----> follow suit
　　following the Civil War ----> Post-Civil War
　　for a while ----> at another time
　　for more space ----> be well attended
　　for the third time this month ----> again
　　forcing the mixture through tiny holes ----> squeezing liquid through small holes
　　forecast ----> expect
　　forget ----> not think // quit
　　form ----> paperwork
　　forward ----> deliver // send
　　four o'clock ----> afternoon
　　four weeks ----> one month
　　free ----> flexible
　　free of additives ----> without additives
　　freeze ----> be very uncomfortable
　　from ocean beds that dried up long ago ----> in fossils on land
　　from time to time ----> occasionally // now and then
　　front-row seats ----> good seats
　　fun ----> enjoy // enjoyable
　　function ----> work
　　furnace ----> heat system
　　Germany and France ----> Europe
　　get ----> furnish // receive
　　get a good night sleep ----> be well rested
　　get a lift // take up a collection ----> make a donation
　　get a ride with ----> go with // get a lift with // give sb. a ride
　　get an acceptance letter ----> be admitted
　　get at least a month ----> many things to do
　　get away with sth. ----> get into trouble
　　get backed up ----> put off
　　get going on ----> start
　　get in touch with ----> call
　　get information ----> obtain data
　　get into trouble ----> be in hot water
　　get it over with ----> not delay any longer
　　get it to talk ----> teach the parrot to talk
　　get moving ----> hurry
　　get nowhere ----> not get anywhere
　　get off the ground ----> have a good talk
　　get off the phone ----> hang up
　　get out of ----> take one's place
　　get out of having to do sth. ----> be excused/exempted from doing sth.
　　get over with sth. ----> not delay any longer
　　get rich quickly ----> quick wealth
　　get sb. to do some of them ----> both (A) and (B) work on them
　　get sb. to do sth. ----> someone do sth. // sb. take care of sth.
　　get sb. to do sth. ----> ask someone else to do sth. // persuade sb. to do sth.
　　get sth. back ----> Sth. be returned.

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　　concert ----> event
　　confront ----> argue with
　　contest ----> competition
　　cook at home ----> prepare their own meals
　　corporation ----> company
　　correct all the typing errors // read through the paper again ----> check the paper for mistakes
　　cost sb. an arm and a leg ----> be very expensive
　　costs // pay // twice ----> be more expensive than
　　costs of textbooks ----> expensive
　　could be worse ----> not be as bad as they seem
　　could have a few days to think about sth. ----> would like time to decide
　　could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing ----> fell asleep before the program ended
　　Could you give me a hand? ----> Could I use a hand?
　　couldn't go to ----> be unable to attend
　　couldn't have hoped for a better outcome ----> be pleased with the results
　　count (A) in ----> (A) do sth. with (B)
　　count sb. in // happy to report sb. be available ----> want to do sth.
　　count sb. out ----> not expect sb. to go along
　　course ----> schoolwork
　　cover more classes ----> more work as a instructor
　　creative ----> inventive
　　cross-town schedule ----> information about the buses
　　cultural activities ----> cultural offerings
　　current ----> more recent
　　cut down on the number of people crossing one's lawn ----> keep others from walking on one's property
　　dark ----> lack of light
　　day in and day out ----> all the time
　　decrease ----> slightly shorter
　　delicious ----> impressive
　　delicious aroma ----> smell very good
　　deliver ----> send
　　demolish ----> ruin
　　depend on ----> reaction ... varied
　　design elements ----> design features
　　destroy // wipe out ----> destructive
　　destruction ----> destroy
　　didn't recognize sb. ----> sb. looks different
　　die ----> dead
　　different ----> not
　　director of ----> head of
　　disconnect ----> turn off
　　discount // have some good deals ----> offer a good price
　　discover ----> investigation
　　discuss ----> topic
　　diversion from // get tired of ----> have a change from
　　do ----> work
　　do a trial run ----> practice
　　do about ----> deal with
　　do good ----> usefulness
　　do one's best for sb. ----> be happy to do
　　do some skating and ice-boating // below zero // stay by the fire ----> in the winter
　　do sth. over again ----> redo sth.
　　do what sb. did ----> follow one's example
　　Do you have a car? ----> Someplace be far away.
　　Do you have any idea ...? ----> Do you know ...?
　　doctors and dentists // orthopedist ----> medicine
　　don't have the key to the post office box ----> be not able to pick up the mail
　　don't share ----> disagree
　　don't take it out on sb. ----> shouldn't make sb. feel bad
　　don't tie up the phone ----> end his conversation
　　doubt ----> should
　　doubt // surprise ----> wonder
　　down jacket ----> warm jacket
　　down side ----> disadvantage
　　downpour // clear up ----> rain
　　draft a memo ----> prepare a notice
　　drag one's feet ----> make very little progress
　　draw on her own experience ----> include some of her life
　　draw the line ----> refuse
　　draw to a close ----> come to a close
　　drawing ----> sketch
　　drive ----> ride
　　drop ----> break
　　drop by // again? // It's only been there an hour. ----> It's too soon to go back there.